K-5 iSTEM Teacher: Design Thinking & Coding Champion

TrulyHired; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks an elementary STEM teacher to create an innovative K-5 iSTEM learning environment, linking problem solving and core content to real-world challenges. The role delivers STEM instruction on a rotating related arts schedule and partners with local professionals to connect units to career pathways.

The teacher will implement Virginia Standards of Learning, use diverse instructional technologies, and assess student growth with NNPS rubrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Eligible for or hold Virginia teaching license for elementary school.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Deliver STEM/STEAM/Computer Science instruction to K-5 using NNPS iSTEM curriculum.
• Incorporate engineering design, design thinking, and computational thinking into lessons.
• Collaborate with core and iSTEM teachers to align with Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Use varied instructional technologies and project-based learning to promote student growth.
• Maintain an organized classroom, ensure safety, and support workplace readiness skills.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in education

Job description

Newport News Public Schools seeks an elementary STEM teacher to create an innovative K-5 iSTEM learning environment, linking problem solving and core content to real-world challenges. The role delivers STEM instruction on a rotating related arts schedule and partners with local professionals to connect units to career pathways.

The teacher will implement Virginia Standards of Learning, use diverse instructional technologies, and assess student growth with NNPS rubrics.